preparation

This section provides information that you should know before using this camcorder; such as how to use the provided accessories, how to charge the battery, and how to setup the operation mode and initialise setup.

USING THE HAND STRAP

Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camcorder from damage by being dropped.

ADJUSTING THE LCD SCREEN

The wide LCD screen on your camcorder offers high quality image viewing.1.Open the LCD screen with your finger.• The screen opens up to 90°.2. Rotate the LCD screen towards the lens.

• When you open the LCD, it can be folded up to 25° to make parallel with the lens.

• You can rotate it up to 180° towards the lens and up to 90° backward.

To view recordings more conveniently, rotate the screen by 180° towards the lens, then fold it back to the body.

Excessive rotation may damage the connective hinge between the screen and the camcorder.

• Remove fingerprints or dust on the screen with a soft cloth.

When the LCD screen is rotated by 180° toward the lens, the left and the right sides of the subject

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are shown in reverse as if you were looking at a mirror. This is not a problem and does not affect

 

the image being recorded.